I've been programming for close to six years now. I've programmed games, IM applications, and even my own version of Jarvis (which I'm very proud of). No formal training yet, all I know is self-taught. Annnd... that's about it I guess.
This is a fantastic experience, easily one of the better ones out there today. The maps are tight, the gameplay is fun, all in all a great mod.
The only critiques I have are based around making the combat more fluid, or tightening up the flow of the maps themselves.
Incredible game, considering the engine is over a decade old.